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Seema Singh

District 3 · Dec 16, 2017 – Dec 20, 2025

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Seema Singh has cast 4,362 published votes on the City of Knoxville, TN City Council, attending 89.2% of recorded roll calls, with 316 motions made and 70 dissents (a “no” on an adopted item).

On the issues

Attendance

3893 of 4362

recorded votes he or she was present for

present means neither absent nor recused

469

recorded votes marked absent or recused

Counted from roll calls, not a sign-in sheet — a member who was present but recorded no vote is indistinguishable here from one who was absent.

When the board disagrees

287 contested decisions · how these are counted

287

contested decisions he or she cast a yes or no on

a decision is contested when at least one member voted the other way

70

of those, voted no on something adopted anyway

316 / 349

motions moved / seconded

Recaps: First 100 days · 2025 in review · 2024 in review · 2023 in review · 2022 in review · 2021 in review · 2020 in review · 2019 in review · 2018 in review

Patterns

How these are computed ↓

Deterministic breakdowns of Seema Singh’s published record — not a score or a rating. Raw counts are always shown; a percentage appears only once there are at least 10 votes. As of the meeting of September 29, 2026 — the newest published record.

Votes by topic

Topic Votes Aye No Abstain Body median
Zoning & land use 1082 941 (87%) 12 (1%) 5 9–0 See votes →
Budget & taxes 409 339 (83%) 9 (2%) 2 8–0 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 398 329 (83%) 3 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 373 326 (87%) 2 (1%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Schools 21 19 (90%) 0 (0%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Public safety 204 167 (82%) 9 (4%) 3 9–0 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 484 412 (85%) 7 (1%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Parks & community 270 229 (85%) 7 (3%) 0 9–0 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 224 182 (81%) 5 (2%) 1 9–0 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 10 7 (70%) 1 (10%) 0 9–0 See votes →

Attendance & dissent over time

Attendance rate

Dissents (no on adopted)

Dec 2017 Dec 2025
Full term · Dec 2017–Dec 2025. Vertical lines mark election dates.
Year Votes Present Attendance Dissents
2018 404 380 94% 8 See votes →
2019 138 138 100% 8 See votes →
2020 745 718 96% 16 See votes →
2021 719 657 91% 10 See votes →
2022 581 453 78% 8 See votes →
2023 627 540 86% 8 See votes →
2024 690 636 92% 2 See votes →
2025 458 371 81% 10 See votes →

Agreement with other members

Computed over contested votes only — the 287 non-unanimous (split) votes Seema Singh cast, where the room recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. Unanimous votes are excluded because they carry no signal.

Member Voted the same Shared split votes
Debbie Helsley 66 of 88 (75%) 88
Tommy Smith 169 of 251 (67%) 251
Lauren Rider 183 of 281 (65%) 281
Gwen McKenzie 178 of 274 (65%) 274
Lynne Fugate 151 of 237 (64%) 237
Charles Thomas 155 of 245 (63%) 245
Janet Testerman 104 of 167 (62%) 167
Andrew Roberto 163 of 282 (58%) 282
Stephanie Welch 13 of 28 (46%) 28
George C. Wallace 11 of 27 (41%) 27
Finbarr Saunders 10 of 27 (37%) 27
Amelia Parker 85 of 249 (34%) 249
Mark Campen 7 of 27 (26%) 27
Marshall Stair 6 of 25 (24%) 25

See Seema Singh’s split votes →

Motions made & seconded, by topic

Topic Made Seconded
Zoning & land use 126 103 See votes →
Budget & taxes 12 28 See votes →
Contracts & purchasing 13 27 See votes →
Personnel & appointments 21 42 See votes →
Schools 0 1 See votes →
Public safety 11 7 See votes →
Roads & infrastructure 32 22 See votes →
Parks & community 13 18 See votes →
Intergovernmental & resolutions 9 24 See votes →
Surveillance & privacy technology 1 0 See votes →

How these breakdowns are computed

Every figure on this page is a deterministic computation over Seema Singh’s published roll-call votes on City of Knoxville, TN City Council — the same record set behind the vote table below. Nothing is a composite score, a grade, or a ranking. The general pipeline (sources, extraction, gates, review) is described on the methodology page.

  • Votes by topic. Each published motion is attributed to every distinct neutral topic its agenda items carry — the primary subject and any secondary tags alike, so an item counts under every topic it’s about (and a consent-calendar motion covering several items counts under each); procedural items are excluded, as in the default vote browser. Aye/No/Abstain are counts of Seema Singh’s own vote. A percentage is shown only when the topic has at least 10 votes. Body median is the median of the Aye and No tallies across the same motion set — the typical room split on that topic.
  • Attendance & dissent over time. Bucketed by the calendar year of each meeting. Attendance = votes where Seema Singh was recorded present (not absent or recused) ÷ total votes that year; the percentage is shown only when the year has at least 10 votes. Dissents = “No” votes on motions the body adopted anyway. The denominators for every year are in the table above.
  • Term timeline & election markers. The two trend strips plot the yearly attendance and dissent figures above on a single time axis spanning Seema Singh’s full term (Dec 16, 2017–Dec 20, 2025). The vertical lines mark public election-calendar dates — candidate-filing deadlines, primaries, and general elections — that fall within that span, each labeled with its date and type. Those dates are a matter of public record ; the timeline itself makes no claim about them. It marks the dates and draws the line; any pattern near an election is the reader’s to notice, not ours to assert.
  • Agreement with other members. Computed over contested votes only — motions where the roll call recorded at least one Aye and at least one No. For each colleague, the record set is the split motions where both cast an Aye or No (their seated overlap); “voted the same” counts the motions they cast the identical value on. A percentage is shown only when that shared set reaches 10 votes. Unanimous votes are excluded on purpose: they would launder everyone into near-total agreement.
  • Motions made & seconded. Straight counts of published motions where Seema Singh is recorded as the mover or the seconder in the minutes, grouped by the motion’s neutral topic(s).

Disclosed interests

Reprinted from Seema Singh’s annual Statement of Interests (Form SS-8005) — a public record filed with the Tennessee Ethics Commission. Entity names and categories exactly as filed, for the official and spouse; the form states no dollar amounts, and neither do we. Each filing links to its source.

We don’t have this. No Statement of Interests on file for Seema Singh. It does not mean none was filed — only that we hold no copy.

Appointments moved

Board and committee appointments Seema Singh moved or seconded, as recorded in the minutes. Each links to the full decision, where the complete roll call is shown.

Appointee Board Term Decision
Casey Cordy Better Building Board not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Casey Cordy Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Oct 15, 2024 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Mar 5, 2024 →
Joe Tolbert Jr City of Knoxville Public Arts Committee not stated Jan 23, 2024 →
Deputy Chief David Powell Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated May 2, 2023 →
Paige Travis Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Jan 10, 2023 →
Jennifer Bradley Historic Zoning Commission not stated Sep 20, 2022 →
Jane Roberts Civil Service Merit Board not stated Aug 23, 2022 →
Charles Harr Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority not stated May 31, 2022 →
Chris Oldham Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Wade Seifert Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Xavier Bridges Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated May 3, 2022 →
Amy Sherrill Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Feb 8, 2022 →
Susanne Tarovella Downtown Design Review Board not stated Nov 16, 2021 →
Councilmember Amelia Parker Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated May 18, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Apr 20, 2021 →
Councilmember Seema Singh Board of Directors of Community Television of Knoxville not stated Mar 23, 2021 →
Kaylin Chesney Better Building Board of the City of Knoxville not stated Feb 9, 2021 →
Eboni James Board of Zoning Appeals not stated Jan 26, 2021 →
Candice Halbert City Pension Board not stated Dec 1, 2020 →
Tyrone Fine Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 7, 2020 →
Keith Hogue Knoxville Animal Control Board not stated Aug 14, 2018 →
Michael P. Riley Visit Knoxville Board of Directors not stated May 8, 2018 →
Jody Mullins Knoxville Golf Course Advisory Committee not stated Apr 24, 2018 →

Voting record

Meeting Agenda item Vote Badges
Nov 20, 2018
O-169-2018 Rezone N. Broadway property from C-3 to C-2. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the east side of N. Broadway, south of Central Street, from C-3 (General Commercial) District to C-2 (Central Business) District, subject to one condition, Michelle Mokry, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-168-2018 Rezone Midland Ave property from R-2 to O-1. An Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Midland Avenue at Dryad Street from R-2 (General Residential) District to O-1 (Office, Medical, and Related Services) District, Frank Sparkman, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-167-2018 Amend One Year Plan for Midland Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of Frank Sparkman for a One Year Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Midland Avenue at Dryad Street.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-166-2018 Amend West City Sector Plan for Midland Ave property. An Ordinance approving the request of Frank Sparkman for an amendment to the West City Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential to Office for property located on the south side of Midland Avenue, west of Dryad Street.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-165-2018 Close portion of Canna Avenue. An Ordinance to close a portion of Canna Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-164-2018 Close portion of Pansy Avenue. An Ordinance to close a portion of Pansy Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners. City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-163-2018 Close portion of Violet Avenue. An Ordinance to close a portion of Violet Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant)
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-162-2018 Close portion of Primrose Avenue. An Ordinance to close a portion of Primrose Avenue between Clifton Road and Chillicothe Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-161-2018 Close portion of Honeysuckle Avenue. An Ordinance to close a portion of Honeysuckle Avenue between Clifton Road and an unnamed alley bounded on the north by Primrose Avenue and on the south by Pansy Avenue, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-160-2018 Close unnamed alley in West Lonsdale Addition. An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley between the northeast corner of Lot 209 of Block 13 of West Lonsdale Addition (Tax Parcel 93 E D 00102) and the north line of Azalea Avenue (closed previously by City Ordinance O-50-89), and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, City of Knoxville, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-159-2018 Close unnamed alley between McSpadden St and Sunrise St. An Ordinance to close a portion of an unnamed alley between McSpadden Street and Sunrise Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Day Spring Christian Academy, Applicant.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
O-158-2018 Amend zoning code regarding City Council review of BZA actions. An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B “Zoning Regulations,” Article VII, Section 6, to update City Council review of action of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-384-2018 Grant pension to Lewis A. Whisnant. A Resolution granting a pension of $1,015.50 per month to Lewis A. Whisnant, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-383-2018 Grant pension to Donald Sienkiewicz. A Resolution granting a pension of $776.99 per month to Donald Sienkiewicz, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-382-2018 Grant pension to Evangeline A. Moore. A Resolution granting a pension of $927.48 per month to Evangeline A. Moore, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
R-381-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for 640 Liquor Store LLC license renewal. A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to 640 Liquor Store LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Re-elect Celeste Herbert to Knoxville Utilities Board. A Resolution re-electing Celeste Herbert to the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Support appointments to Neighborhood Advisory Council; appreciate departing members. A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointment of Gayle Atherton and André Canty and the reappointment of Molly Conaway and Robert Glass to the Neighborhood Advisory Council and expressing appreciation to Molly Gilbert, Fran Nichols, and Amy Midis for their years of service on the Neighborhood Advisory Council.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Confirm reappointment to Board of Zoning Appeals. A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Daniel Odle to serve as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Aye
Unanimous
Nov 20, 2018
Confirm reappointment to Knoxville Transportation Authority Board. A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Jim Richards and Douglas Lawyer to the Knoxville Transportation Authority Board.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-146-2018 Appropriate $9,250 to Project GRAD Knoxville for programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $9,250.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Project GRAD Knoxville to allow it to continue its College and Career Enrichment Program and "Hands on the Future" paid internship program. (Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-372-2018 Amend Resolution R-364-2010 regarding PILOT for 36 Market Sq/320 Wall Ave A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-364-2010 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from the Gallery Group, LLC payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 36 Market Square/320 Wall Avenue, so as to expand the use of the leased premises to allow for any commercial use on the upper floors of the building. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-371-2018 Amend Resolution R-250-2017 regarding PILOT lease for 2223 Cumberland Ave A Resolution to amend Resolution No. R-250-2017 which authorized the Industrial Development Board of the City of Knoxville to negotiate and accept from Orange Knoxville Cumberland, LLC (subsequently assigned to Breckenridge Group Knoxville, Tennessee, LLC), payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes with respect to property located at 2223 Cumberland Avenue, so as to clarify language outlined in the PILOT lease defining the project and uses of the property. (Requested by Law Department and Office of Redevelopment)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-370-2018 Approve Development Agreement for former TN State Supreme Court site A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Development Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Tennessee State Supreme Court site located at 719 Locust Avenue.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-369-2018 Approve amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for 719 Locust Ave A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a second amendment to Agreement C-17- 0326, the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Knoxville Supreme Court, LLC for the purchase and redevelopment of property located at 719 Locust Avenue in order to revise deadlines to allow the developer adequate time for final project development now that the development agreement between the parties has been fully negotiated. (Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-368-2018 File and accept grant for Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to file a grant application with the State of Tennessee, Department of the Military and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of $150,000.00 which will subsidize the Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency budget for salaries and operating expenses for fiscal year 2018. (Requested by Emergency Management Agency)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-367-2018 Approve amendment to agreement for I-275 Business Park access improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. 090268 with the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation for access improvements to the I-275 Business Park, adjusting the contract amount to match the amount shown in the Transportation Improvement Plan (for a total sum of $5,624,375).(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-366-2018 Approve agreement with Vinson Guard Service for Safe Space security A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Vinson Guard Service, Inc. to provide security services for the Broadway-Magnolia Avenue Safe Space, in an amount not to exceed $170,054.40 per year. (Requested by Community Development Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-364-2018 Authorize quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for one parcel of property located at 412 Mayfield Avenue, Parcel ID No. 123-HA-004, within the limits of the City of Knoxville pursuant to the Homemakers Program for a contract sales price of $3,800.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-156-2018 Rezone property on north end of Rudy Street, north of Dinwiddie Street An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north end of Rudy Street, north of Dinwiddie Street from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) to I-3 (General Industrial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay), Damon A. Falconnier, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 9-H-18-RZ) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-155-2018 Rezone property on Fennel Road, northeast of Elyria Road An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Fennel Road, northeast of Elyria Road from I-3 (General Industrial) with conditions to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing). Fennel Park LLC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 9-C-18-RZ), (Fifth District). (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-154-2018 Amend North County Sector Plan for property on Central Ave Pike An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for an amendment to the North County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, northwest of Callahan Drive, MPC Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9- A-18-SP) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-153-2018 Rezone property on N. Broadway, south of Curtis Lane An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of N. Broadway, south of Curtis Lane from C-6 (General Commercial Park) with conditions to C-6 (General Commercial Park) with no conditions, Fort Sanders Partners, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (MPC File No. 2-D-18-RZ) (Fourth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-152-2018 Adopt 2018 Update to Knoxville-Knox County Major Road Plan An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend and adopt the 2018 Update to the Knoxville-Knox County Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, which amends the Knoxville-Knox County General Plan. MPC, Applicant. (MPC approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-18-CP). (Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-151-2018 Close Ambrose Street between Texas Ave and adjacent parcels An Ordinance to close Ambrose Street between Texas Avenue and the western property lines of Parcels 81IC013 and 014, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Karen Massey, Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-18-SC) (Fifth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-150-2018 Close alley between E. Depot Ave and adjacent parcels An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between E. Depot Avenue and northwest property lines of parcels 094EE007 and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Michael Brady, Inc., Applicant. (MPC Approved 12-0 Consent) (File No. 9-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-149-2018 Appropriate $1,250 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Awards Gala An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center to be utilized toward the 2018 Awards Gala.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-148-2018 Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
O-147-2018 Appropriate $20,000 to SEEED Knox for programs An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) Knox to allow it to continue its programs providing career readiness training for young adults and equipping communities with environmental literacy skills.(Requested by Office of Community Relations)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-362-2018 Confirm reappointment of Dasha Lundy to Historic Zoning Commission A Resolution confirming the reappointment of Dasha Lundy to Historic Zoning Commission. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-361-2018 Grant pension to Edward Umbach A Resolution granting a pension of $645.28 per month to Edward Umbach, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
R-360-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Squire's Liquor Store license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Squire's Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 23, 2018
Approve minutes of October 9, 2018 meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to: approve the minutes of the October 9, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Absent
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Appropriate $9,250 for Project GRAD Knoxville An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $9,250.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Project GRAD Knoxville to allow it to continue its College and Career Enrichment Program and "Hands on the Future" paid internship program.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
File No. 8-B-18-OA Amend zoning code for South Waterfront District ROW flexibility An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", Article IV, Section 4.1 "South Waterfront District" to allow more flexibility regarding the dedication of right-of-way (ROW) in the Knoxville South Waterfront Form Based Development Code.
Aye
Deferred
Oct 9, 2018
MPC File No. 8-D-18-UR Approve appeal of MPC decision on Use on Review for Legends at Washington Pike A Resolution approving an appeal by Ronnie L. Collins, President, Alice Bell/Spring Hill Neighborhood Association of the Metropolitan Planning Commission's decision to approve the Use on Review for the Legends at Washington Pike-Maddox Companies located north of Rising Oak Way terminus, northwest of Washington Pike, south side of McCampbell Drive.
Aye
Deferred
Oct 9, 2018
MPC File No. 9-H-18-RZ Rezone Rudy Street property to I-3 / IH-1 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the north end of Rudy Street, north of Dinwiddie Street from I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) and R-1A (Low Density Residential) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay) to I-3 (General Industrial) / IH-1 (Infill Housing Overlay).
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
MPC File No. 9-C-18-RZ Rezone Fennel Road property from I-3 (conditions) to I-2 An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northeast side of Fennel Road, northeast of Elyria Road from I-3 (General Industrial) with conditions to I-2 (Restricted Manufacturing and Warehousing).
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
MPC File No. 2-D-18-RZ Rezone N. Broadway property from C-6 (with conditions) to C-6 (no conditions) An Ordinance to rezone property located on the northwest side of N. Broadway, south of Curtis Lane from C-6 (General Commercial Park) with conditions to C-6 (General Commercial Park) with no conditions.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
File No. 9-A-18-SP Amend North County Sector Plan: Residential/Office to General Commercial An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission for an amendment to the North County Sector Plan from Medium Density Residential and Office to General Commercial for property located on the west side of Central Avenue Pike, northwest of Callahan Drive.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
File No. 9-A-18-AC Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between E. Depot Avenue and northwest property lines of parcels 094EE007 and 008, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
File No. 9-A-18-SC Close Ambrose Street and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close Ambrose Street between Texas Avenue and the western property lines of Parcels 81IC013 and 014, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
File No. 9-A-18-CP Approve 2018 Update to Knoxville-Knox County Major Road Plan An Ordinance approving the request of the Metropolitan Planning Commission to amend and adopt the 2018 Update to the Knoxville-Knox County Major Road Plan for the City of Knoxville and Knox County, which amends the Knoxville-Knox County General Plan.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Appropriate $20,000 for Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) Knox An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $20,000.00 from the Office of Community Relations "Save Our Sons" budget and donating same to Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) Knox to allow it to continue its programs providing career readiness training for young adults and equipping communities with environmental literacy skills.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Appropriate $1,250 for East Tennessee Community Design Center Awards Gala An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,250.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same to the East Tennessee Community Design Center to be utilized toward the 2018 Awards Gala.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Appropriate $1,200 for Legacy Parks Foundation's Legacy Luncheon sponsorship An Ordinance appropriating the sum of $1,200.00 from the Parks and Recreation Department's Grants and Benevolence fund and donating same toward the sponsorship of Legacy Parks Foundation's 2018 Legacy Luncheon.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-359-2018 Authorize application for TDOT grant for KAT radio system replacement A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and, if awarded, accept a grant award from the Tennessee Department of Transportation to provide funding in the amount of $285,000.00 to Knoxville Area Transit for 2019 IMPROVE Act Grant Assistance, with a City match of up to $95,000.00, to purchase a replacement radio system for KAT.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-358-2018 Authorize license agreement with MCImetro (Verizon) for fiber optic network A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with MCImetro Access Transmission Services Corp. d/b/a Verizon Access Transmission Services for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, operating and using a fiber optic telecommunications network within a specified portion of the City of Knoxville's public rights-of-way for telecommunications services, subject to certain terms, conditions, and limitations.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-357-2018 Authorize agreement with FleetCor Technologies (Fuelman) for fuel card services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with FleetCor Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Fuelman to provide universal fuel card services for an amount not to exceed $99,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-356-2018 Authorize request to PBA for Vol Navy Dock replacement project management A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to request the Public Building Authority of the County of Knox and the City of Knoxville, Tennessee, to perform project management services related to the replacement of the Vol Navy Dock near the University of Tennessee boathouse for a project cost not to exceed $500,000.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-355-2018 Amend contract with Southern Constructors for North Central St Streetscapes A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to amend Contract No. C-18-0144 with Southern Constructors, Inc. for the North Central Street Streetscapes Project, increasing the contract amount by $217,105.94 for a new contract total of $4,956,597.44.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-354-2018 Authorize agreement with McKinnon Construction for 600 Block of Market St Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McKinnon Construction Company, LLC for the 600 Block of Market Street Project for an amount not to exceed $493,515.04.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-353-2018 Authorize agreement with OptumRx for pharmacy benefit management services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with OptumRx, Inc. for the provision of pharmacy benefit management administrative services for eligible members enrolled in the City's medical plan.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-352-2018 Authorize agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for dental benefits program A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. (“BlueCross”) for the provision of a dental benefits program for eligible City employees for a period of three years with two one-year options to renew at an estimated cost of $89,100.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-351-2018 Authorize agreement with BlueCross BlueShield for employee medical admin services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. for the provision of administrative services for the City's self-funded employee medical program at an estimated annual cost of $670,605.00.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-350-2018 Support reauthorization and funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund A Resolution in support of reauthorization of and full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-349-2018 Recognize 200th performance of Kerbela Shrine Circus A Resolution recognizing the 200th performance of the Kerbela Shrine Circus in Knoxville.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Ordinance No. O-145-2018 Amend City Code re: temporary serving area permits An Ordinance to amend Chapter 4, Article II, Division 2, Sections 4-76(j) and 4-76(k) of the Knoxville City Code relative to certain temporary serving area permits.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Resolution No. R-348-2018 Appoint Curtis Brown, Sr. to Golf Course Advisory Committee A Resolution appointing Curtis Brown, Sr. to the Knoxville City Golf Course Advisory Committee.
Aye
Unanimous
Oct 9, 2018
Approve minutes of September 25, 2018 regular meeting Approve the minutes of the September 25, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-138-2018 Rezone property on Pocanno Road to R-1 District An Emergency Ordinance to rezone property located on the south side of Pocanno Road, west of Jerdan Road, from No Zone to R-1 (Low Density Residential) District City of Knoxville, Applicant. (MPC approved 13-0-1) (MPC File No. 8-B-18-RZ) (Second District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
Close unnamed alley and execute quitclaim deeds An Ordinance to close an unnamed alley between the northern property line of parcel 083 HB 012 and the southern property line of parcel 083 HB 012, and authorizing the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds to the adjacent property owners, Vlad Domanskiy Applicant. (MPC Approved 13-0-1) (File No. 8-A-18-AC) (Sixth District)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
Update City of Knoxville Office Sign Code An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Appendix B, "Zoning Regulations", to update the City of Knoxville Office Sign Code, (MPC approved 13-0-1) (File No. 8-A-18-OA) (All Districts)(Requested by Metropolitan Planning Commission)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-137-2018 Enact 150-day moratorium on shared mobility vehicles An Emergency Ordinance enacting a moratorium of one hundred fifty (150) days upon shared mobility vehicles within the City of Knoxville. (Requested by Law Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-334-2018 Agreement with Unicorn HRO for K-Trans services A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Unicorn HRO to provide payroll, payroll tax preparation, and human resources services for K-Trans Management, Inc. d/b/a Knoxville Area Transit for a term of three years at an estimated cost of $48,426.00 per year plus a one-time implementation fee of $11,662.50.(Requested by Knoxville Area Transit)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-333-2018 Apply for TWRA grant to replace Vol Navy Dock A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency in the amount of $400,000.00, for the purpose of funding the replacement of the Vol Navy Dock, with a 25% required local match. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-332-2018 Agreement with Franklin Group for Magnolia Gateway Monument A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with The Franklin Group, LLC for construction of the Magnolia Gateway Monument Project for an amount not to exceed $68,000.00.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment and Engineering Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-331-2018 Apply for TDOT Multimodal Access Grant for Chapman Highway improvements A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a 2018 Multimodal Access Grant from the Tennessee Department of Transportation in the amount of $950,000.00 with a City match of $50,000.00, to provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Chapman Highway between Stone Road and Woodlawn Pike. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-330-2018 MOU with UT for Cumberland Avenue Improvements Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Tennessee for the Cumberland Avenue Intersection Improvements Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-329-2018 Acquire property for Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents on behalf of the City of Knoxville necessary to acquire property for easements by purchase, or condemnation if necessary, within three tracts of real property for a total amount not to exceed $125,000.00 as part of the Kingston Pike Complete Connections Project.(Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-328-2018 Authorize agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth for PlanET A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with East Tennessee Quality Growth to carry forward the work of PlanET as the convening organization, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.(Requested by Community Development Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-136-2018 Amend City Code Chapter 20 to define 'vehicle' and 'bicycle' An Ordinance to amend Chapter 20, Article I, Section 20-52 of the Knoxville City Code to revise the definition of "vehicle" and to add a new definition of "bicycle" for clarification.(Requested by Parks and Recreation Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-135-2018 Modify City Code Chapter 17 relating to commercial loading zones An Ordinance to modify the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 17, Article VI, Section 17-354, relating to commercial loading zones. (Requested by Department of Engineering)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-326-2018 Support appointments to the Mayor's Maker Council A Resolution expressing support for the Mayor's appointments of Kelle Jolly, Ryan- Ashley Anderson, Haseeb Qureshi, Daje Morris, Marianne Canada, Barron Hall, Forrest Kirkpatrick, Kelly Hider, Alyssa Maddox and reappointments of Terrence Carter, Matthew Cummings, Preston Farabow, Sherry Jenkins, Doug Laney, Sarah Shebaro and Brent Thompson to the Mayor's Maker Council.(Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-134-2018 Appropriate funds for Girl Talk, Inc. for mentoring programs An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,300.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Girl Talk, Inc. to be utilized toward mentoring and providing school-based programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-133-2018 Appropriate funds for The Muse Knoxville for YoSTEM drone purchase An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $2,010.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Muse Knoxville serving as fiscal agent on behalf of Youth Outreach in Science Technology Engineering and Math (YoSTEM) to be utilized toward the purchase of aerial drones. (Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-132-2018 Appropriate funds for Hazen Historical Museum for interpretive panel An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,100.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to The Hazen Historical Museum Foundation, Inc. to be utilized toward an interpretive panel exhibit.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-131-2018 Appropriate funds for Ijams Nature Center for Hummingbirds Festival An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,150.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Ijams Nature Center, Inc. to be utilized toward the eighth annual Wonder of Hummingbirds Festival.(Requested by Councilmembers Roberto, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-130-2018 Appropriate funds for Knoxville Opera Company education programs An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,400.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Knoxville Opera Company to be utilized toward the furtherance of certain efforts of its education and outreach programs.(Requested by Councilmembers Singh-Perez, Rider, Campen, McKenzie, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
O-129-2018 Appropriate funds for Bike Walk Tennessee for Open Streets event An Emergency Ordinance of the Council of the City of Knoxville appropriating the sum of $1,650.00 from the Community Improvement (202) Fund and donating same to Bike Walk Tennessee serving as fiscal agent on behalf of the Open Streets Knoxville event.(Requested by Vice Mayor Saunders and Councilmembers Roberto, Singh-Perez, and Stair)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-325-2018 Grant pension to Douglas A. Nelson A Resolution granting a pension of $2,322.80 per month to Douglas A. Nelson, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-324-2018 Grant pension to Rick L. Morrison A Resolution granting a pension of $1,212.04 per month to Rick L. Morrison, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-323-2018 Grant pension to Gary Underwood A Resolution granting a pension of $365.64 per month to Gary Underwood, an employee of the Knoxville General Government.(Requested by Pension Board)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-322-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Kal Knox Corp. liquor license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Kal Knox Corp. d/b/a Holston Package Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-321-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for Crossroads Liquor Store license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to Crossroads Liquor Store relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-320-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for On The Rocks, LLC liquor license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to On The Rocks, LLC relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
R-319-2018 Approve Certificate of Compliance for A to Z, Inc. liquor license renewal A Resolution approving the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance to A to Z, Inc. d/b/a Clinton Hwy Wine & Spirits relative to its application to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew its license to operate a liquor store in the City. (Requested by Finance Department)
Aye
Unanimous
Sep 11, 2018
Approve minutes of previous meeting approve the minutes of the August 28, 2018 Regular Meeting of City Council
Aye
Unanimous
Aug 28, 2018
O-116-2018 Amend noise measurement and criteria on public premises An Ordinance to amend the Knoxville City Code, Chapter 18, Sections 18-3 and 18-4, by adding a measurement distance for sound on public premises and amending the criteria for loud, unusual, or unnecessary noises.(Requested by Office of Redevelopment)
No
Split
Aug 28, 2018
R-305-2018 Apply for and accept $1,000 AJC Project Interchange grant for Jewish Day School A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept a grant from AJC Project Interchange in the amount of $1,000.00, and if approved, award said amount to Knoxville Jewish Day School Violins of Hope Program. (Requested by Mayor Rogero)
Aye
Unanimous
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